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Nisbet(t)/Nesbit(t) (NNs), a family group with a common surname
The name is taken at different points in time for many different reasons.
The three largest DNA Groups
The name is taken at different points in time for many different reasons.
The three largest DNA Groups
Nisbet of that Ilk and related aka DNA1
The original Line Nisbet of that ILK family, which can be traced back to the 1400s. And is represented by the Chief of the family, Mark Nesbitt.
His line includes Alexander Nisbet, the Herald, and Robert Chancellor Nesbitt, who wrote the book, Nisbet of That Ilk.
His line includes Alexander Nisbet, the Herald, and Robert Chancellor Nesbitt, who wrote the book, Nisbet of That Ilk.
There are numerous related lines,
Ulster-Scots aka DNA2
Ulster-Scots aka DNA2
The Ulster group is found and sometimes traced back to the Province of Ulster.
So far, no connection to Scotland has been found, despite frequent claims.
The most common spelling for this group is Nesbitt.
Many descendants of this Nesbitt group are found in the USA.
Nisbet of Greenholm related aka DNA3
Many descendants of this Nesbitt group are found in the USA.
It is known to have existed in the village of Rathfriland, County Down, Ireland.
Some people were found in Newark, NJ, around 1700, and their descendants moved to the Wyoming Valley of PA about 1760. A large group settled in Lancaster and Cumberland Counties of PA as early as 1725. From that group, they moved to MD, NC, western PA, and KY after 1760.
Nisbet of Greenholm related aka DNA3
The Greenholm branch can be traced back to Ayrshire in the 1400s. It was thought to have been a branch of NN of that Ilk, but DNA has proven this to be untrue.
DNA is known for this branch. Murdoch Nisbet, who created one of the earliest Bible translations into Scots, and John Nisbet the martyr, probably belong to this branch. Murdock Nisbet's translation of the New Testament is found in the British Museum
Nisbet of Carphin's DNA is known and is from the same branch as Nisbet of Greenholm. They travelled from Ayrshire to Lanarkshire and also visited Ireland. They were also in the West Indies, and in Jamaica, their plantation has become a Caribbean resort. The widow of Josiah Nisbet of this branch married Capt. Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson.
Also includes others such as.
Alexander Nisbet claimed, probably in error, to have been born at sea en route to America.
Nesbitt of Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
DNA is known for this branch. Murdoch Nisbet, who created one of the earliest Bible translations into Scots, and John Nisbet the martyr, probably belong to this branch. Murdock Nisbet's translation of the New Testament is found in the British Museum
Nisbet of Carphin's DNA is known and is from the same branch as Nisbet of Greenholm. They travelled from Ayrshire to Lanarkshire and also visited Ireland. They were also in the West Indies, and in Jamaica, their plantation has become a Caribbean resort. The widow of Josiah Nisbet of this branch married Capt. Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson.
Also includes others such as.
Alexander Nisbet claimed, probably in error, to have been born at sea en route to America.
Nesbitt of Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
Nesbitt of Derrycarne Co. Leitrim
This group is now worldwide, with members tested in Scotland, England, Norway, Australia, Canada, and the USA, and has connections to the English and Scottish borders.
We also have many small DNA groups containing 2 or 3 people.
This group is now worldwide, with members tested in Scotland, England, Norway, Australia, Canada, and the USA, and has connections to the English and Scottish borders.
We also have many small DNA groups containing 2 or 3 people.